Positively Jamaica: Kenneth at Jamaica Inn Welcomes You Back

Meet Kenneth: The healing hands welcoming the world back to Jamaica

Kenneth Hylton is an award-winning masseuse and Spa Therapist based at Jamaica Inn's Ocean Spa. Ocho Rios is home for Kenneth and after weathering Hurricane Melissa, alongside his family and community, he and his colleagues are to return to what they do best - welcoming guests to Jamaica and showing them what makes the island so extraordinary.

Jamaica is ready...We back in full effect!

At the Ocean Spa, a sense of renewal begins before a single treatment starts. Guests walk the foliage-lined path leading to the open-air patio overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea. Kenneth takes deep pride in his craft, refining his techniques, honouring each guests' needs, and building the kind of loyal following that has earned him glowing reviews and industry recognition. For Kenneth, massage is more than a treatment - it's a way of restoring balance after life's disruptions. And today, that feels especially meaningful. Like so many hospitality workers across the island, he understands that reopening is not just about switching the lights back on - it's about people regaining stability, communities rebuilding economic momentum, and visitors returning to the places they love.

Kenneth Hylton - Jamaica Inn Ocean Spa

When asked what an authentic taste of Jamaica looks like after a day of relaxation, Kenneth smiles and doesn't hesitate: Fried Fish and Bammy, best enjoyed by the sea. Straightforward, traditional, and comforting - just like the warmth for which Jamaicans are known.

With Jamaica reopened, Kenneth and his colleagues stand ready, inviting guests to return, recharge, and play a part in supporting the whole island's recovery. Because sometimes, the best way to give back is by simply being here - booking the trip, savouring the irrepressible culture, and letting the people who make Jamaica special get back to doing what they love.